International Graduate Admissions

To begin your education as an international graduate student with Liberty University, your first step will be to submit your application. Additionally, you will need to submit all of the required admission documents so our Admission Committee can review your file for a decision. Please review all the requirements below to ensure a smooth admission process.

To be considered for admission:

• Complete resident graduate application (online)
• Submit transcripts or credential evaluation reports of transcripts: applicants who completed college-level academic coursework outside of the U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service provider that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES®)
  • If a NACES credential evaluation was completed based on a preliminary transcript for the purpose of admission to the University, the student must also submit a NACES evaluation of the final transcript before being permitted to register for their second semester of courses
• Submit your test of English Proficiency: If English is not your primary language submit one of the following tests:
  • Duolingo English test score of 105 is required for graduate admissions.
  • TOEFL Essentials test score of 8.5 is required for graduate admissions.
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent) is required for graduate admissions (the University institutional code for the TOEFL is 5385)
  • TOEFL Alternative Assessment Update: The Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a score of 55 has been added as an accepted TOEFL alternative assessment for Graduate students.
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5
  • International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) – Score: 3.9

To be considered for SEVIS I-20 eligibility for students residing outside of the U.S.:

• Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances (see graduate and doctoral cost breakdown)
• Submit a copy of your passport
• Family Information Form (if bringing dependents to the U.S.)

To be considered for SEVIS I-20 transfer eligibility for students residing inside of the U.S.:

• SEVIS Verification Form
• A copy of most recent I-94
• A copy of current I-20 (first and second pages)
• Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances (see graduate and doctoral cost breakdown)
• Submit a copy of your passport
• Submit a copy F-1 visa (Optional)

Accepted International Law School and Medical School Students

Students Residing outside the U.S. Requesting a SEVIS I-20:

• Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances (see doctoral cost breakdown)
• Submit a copy of your passport
• Family Information sheet (if bringing dependents to the U.S.)

Students Residing in the U.S. Requesting a Transfer SEVIS I-20:

• Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support with proof of finances (see doctoral cost breakdown)
• Submit a copy of your passport
• Family Information Sheet (if bringing dependents to the U.S.)
• A copy of current I-20
• A copy of I-94
• Sevis Verification Form

Any documentation should be emailed to international@liberty.edu or faxed to (434) 522-0430.

LUO Intensive Students Requiring a SEVIS I-20 in Order to Travel to Campus

• Submit the Application for Intensive I-20 with proof of finances (see cost breakdown here)
• Submit a copy of your passport
• Copy of Travel Insurance Policy (policy MUST include: medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, and minimum $250,000 per injury or illness)

These documents must be submitted to the International Graduate Admissions Office no later than 8 weeks prior (and no earlier than 6 months prior) to your proposed travel to Liberty University’s campus.

Please submit this completed form and all subsequent documents by mail, email, or fax to:

International Graduate Admissions
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
international@liberty.edu
Phone: (434) 592-3250
Fax: (434) 522-0430

Since you are a graduate student, you will likely need to submit additional documentation to be admitted into the program of your choice.

• Submit the specific requirements that pertain to your degree. If you are unsure of what they are:
  • Go to the master’s degrees page
  • Find your degree and then look at the “Admission Requirements” tab at the bottom of the degree page.

Get your VISA & SEVIS (if applicable)

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee and your student VISA are integral parts of your admission process, as they allow you to legally study in the United States. 

• Pay SEVIS Fee
• Apply for VISA (Canadian citizens do not need to apply for F-1 student visa)

In this step, you will complete Financial Check-in to secure your enrollment and register for your first semester of classes. Please review the information below for each unique item within this step.

• Claim your myLU Account
  • Go to liberty.edu/account > Click Here to Claim Your Account
  • Please use your primary phone number as indicated on your application
• Complete Financial Check-In/Select Housing
  • Liberty accepts international payments through Liberty’s International Payment Portal powered by Flywire
• Once you have completed FCI, you’ll be eligible to register for courses. You can view our Course Registration Tutorials for registration tips and instructions.
• Health Insurance Information
• Register with FERPA

This final step allows you to prepare to arrive on campus as a new Liberty student. Be sure to attend the Graduate and International Student Orientations to be fully equipped to start your educational journey at Liberty.

• Submit your picture for your Flames Pass, which serves as your student ID
  • Flames Pass photo requirements
• Review:
  • Maintaining Status
  • Academic Calendar
  • Campus Map
  • Lynchburg and Surrounding Area
• Attend Graduate and International Orientation